Tracking the Flash – the Fastest Man Alive

Grodd is dying, and his only hope begins with reclaiming the Speed Force from the Flash! Seemingly nothing can stand in his way, as he traps all of Central City in a single moment. And, Grodd believes he knows the deepest, darkest secret Barry Allen holds…a secret that he can use to defeat the Flash! This arc is bringing a lot of elements together from the very beginning of Josh Williamson’s run on this series…and it is getting more intense (and amazing) by the page! Want to know more? Follow us after the jump!

The CW has posted the official synopsis for the March 6th episode of The Flash, titled “Enter Flashtime”. It will seemingly introduce a new Speed Force concept into the TV Flashverse, though we probably saw a glimpse of it during Barry’s trial.

“Enter Flashtime” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Ratings TBD) (HDTV)
JESSE QUICK AND JAY GARRICK TEAM UP WITH THE FLASH — When a nuclear bomb detonates in downtown Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin), Jesse Quick (guest star Violett Beane) and Jay Garrick (guest star John Wesley Shipp) slow down time by entering Flashtime. As everyone in the city is frozen, the three speedsters push themselves to the breaking point to save the city and everyone in it. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Todd Helbing & Sterling Gates (#415). Original airdate 3/6/2018.

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The CW has released the official synopsis and still images for the February 27th episode of The Flash, titled “Subject 9”. The episode will seemingly introduce a youthful and gender-swapped version of the Fiddler. You can see the trailer for the episode here, and the rest of the official stills at Spoiler TV.

“Subject 9” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Ratings TBD) (HDTV)
RALPH FEARS FOR HIS LIFE — Barry (Grant Gustin) meets a powerful woman whose abilities could help him in his battle with DeVoe (guest star Sugar Lyn Beard). Meanwhile, after learning that DeVoe is targeting everyone who was on the bus, Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) decides he doesn’t want to be a hero anymore, his only concern is staying alive. Harry (Tom Cavanagh) offers to help Joe (Jesse L. Martin).
Ralph Hemecker directed the episode written by Mike Alber & Gabe Snyder (#414). Original airdate 2/27/2018.

DC has released the official five-page preview for next week’s issue of The Flash, and you can see it at 13th Dimension. It features a battle of the Flash Family versus Grodd and Raijin. Catch the preview pages at the link, and the issue will be out on February 14th.

THE FLASH #40
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Variant covers by HOWARD PORTER
“PERFECT STORM” part two! Gorilla Grodd is after Central City’s Speed Force, and The Flash is on the run! But the one thing Barry Allen can’t outrun is the truth…and his nemesis knows a terrible secret about the Fastest Man Alive.
On sale FEBRUARY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

When we last left Barry, he was trapped in the metahuman wing of Iron Heights, ready to be sold into superhero slavery by Amunet and a crooked Warden Wolfe. Can Barry avoid that fate? Can he lead a metahuman escape from Iron Heights? And, how does DeVoe’s plans fit in with all of this? There are some pretty significant character developments and plot points in this episode – want to learn more? Follow us after the jump!